Kathy Sullivan: American Pioneers and the Hubble Space Telescope

  • Released Friday, February 14, 2025

Kathy Sullivan is a pioneer of space exploration and an incredibly accomplished astronaut. As a mission specialist on multiple spaceflights, she’s never been afraid of pushing the limits of human capability beyond Earth's atmosphere.

Her work with NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope helped lay the foundation for one of the most groundbreaking observatories ever launched, ensuring that Hubble could unlock the secrets of the universe for generations to come.

From spacewalks to deep-sea dives, Sullivan’s career is a testament to exploration at its finest. Discover how her contributions to science and discovery continue to shape our understanding of the cosmos.

For more information, visit https://nasa.gov/hubble.

Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
Paul Morris: Lead Producer
Kathy Sullivan: Interviewee
Cassandra Morris: Narrator
Liz Wilks: Videographer

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“Inspiring Future” by Julien Vonarb [SACEM], Koka Media [SACEM], Universal Publishing Production Music France [SACEM], and Universal Production Music.

“Puppeteer” by Adam Riches [PRS] Murray David Stockdale [PRS] Sammy Gordonski [PRS] via Ninja Tune Production Music [PRS] and Universal Production Music.

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This page was originally published on Friday, February 14, 2025.
This page was last updated on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM EST.